Job Description

PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES ATTENDANT (RN) - 2 POSITIONS

Job Posting #: 922926

Union: CUPE - TW

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Operating Room

Reports to: Patient Care Manager

Hours: Variable - Casual

Wage range: $24.47 - $25.23 per hour. (In accordance with collective agreement requirements).

Status: Permanent Full-Time - Casual

Shifts: 07:30-15:30h, 09:00-15:00h, 15:30-23:30h, 23:30-07:30h

Posted Date: 8/3/2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

As a member of the UHN and the Operating Room Team, the PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES ATTENDANT practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties

• Include performing transportation functions, including movement of patients, equipment and supplies.
• Stocking supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Ensuring necessary inventories are maintained, patient holding area and other designated areas.
• Performing patient focused care and patient assistance functions.
• Preparing area\xe2\x80\x99s for surgery by providing responsive team-oriented environmental support/maintenance services for the physical surroundings and equipment within.
• Performing other indirect patient related duties.
• Working in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention\xe2\x80\x99s of the Act, in a timely manner.
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required.
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade Xll or recognized equivalent.
• One (1) year recent experience in a related patient care capacity.
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.).
• Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices.
• Knowledge of procedures for handling contaminated materials.
• Ability to set-up and maintain the equipment, tools and instruments common to the Surgical Services environment, within scope of responsibility.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of the care to surgical patients.
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner.
• Standard First Aid/ Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification an asset.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job required including: ability to stand, stoop, walk, bend, lift, push, pull and reach without any physical discomfort on a continuous basis; transferring patients with appropriate assistance; ability to stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift in excess of 40 kg.
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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